Mandatory Eight Count: Wlad agrees to WADA testing
by Scott Christ on Jul 21, 2010 3:12 PM EDT
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Povetkin's Manager: Klitschko Accepted WADA Drug Tests (BoxingScene.com)
Alexander Povetkin's team was a little pissed off with Wladimir Klitschko having some fun with a cardboard cut-out of Povetkin at a press conference that Povetkin missed. But more importantly, Wladimir has agreed to WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) testing for their September fight.
Julio Cesar Chavez-Pawel Wolak Could Happen on Sept. 11 (FanHouse)
Now this is a good next fight for Chavez. Wolak is a guy who can be impressive on his better nights and is solid on his worse nights, and really is a next step up from John Duddy. Wolak (27-1, 17 KO) brings good pressure and has a winning sort of attitude, if that makes sense, and I don't mean it in the way that someone might say "Derek Jeter knows how to win." I actually quite like this fight for Chavez. If he continues to improve under Roach, it's a guy he likely will beat, but it's the right move forward. I both understand it and respect it.
Dana White says boxing won't be around much longer (Cagewriter)
Dana White lends more of his boxing opinions to the world in an attempt to stir up controversy and talk, which I guess has worked. Dana is a better promoter than anyone in boxing, and I don't mean to call him "stupid," because he's a smarter man than I am, but boxing is not going anywhere. I cannot say this enough. Boxing is not going to "go away." It's not even going to leave TV. Boxing may well have to be restructured at some point, and I don't want to get into that because it'll take forever, but the World's Strongest Man and poker are on TV. Boxing isn't even in any immediate danger of becoming marginalized. The sport has very important backers. Yes, UFC is a better-run business, but UFC is a company. Boxing is an entire sport. As Phil Leotardo once said, "Apples and bowlin' balls."
Boxer Green fuming after Briggs farce (Sydney Morning Herald)
Egotistical Danny Green says he's refusing to pay Paul Briggs for their farcical fight, in which Briggs went down after a left hand, pawing jab that barely grazed him in 29 seconds. It was the most blatant dive you're going to see. But Green needs to look in the mirror here, too. Even if he had nothing to do with it -- and we have no reason to suspect he colluded in fixing a fight, nor are we saying he did -- he booked a fight against a ragged old fighter who hadn't fought in three years. This fight was a farce from the minute it was signed. Briggs' stunning display just made it worse.
New York State Athletic Commission lifts Golden Boy suspension (ESPN New York)
Golden Boy's 90-day license suspension in New York was lifted. They paid a $10,000 fine for what is now being handled merely as an oversight and mistake. Golden Boy is considering legal action against "the outlets that published (George) Kimball's stories," but would prefer retractions and apologies. I don't know if our linking to that is considered "publishing," but if it is: We apologize, Golden Boy. If boxing fans could get an apology for your PR team's refusal to let go of "WHO R U PICKING?" and maybe one for Mayweather-Marquez, that'd be nice. (I keed, Golden Boy legal team, I keed!)
Donaire, Concepcion and Sonsona return to action (ABS-CBN)
Nonito Donaire will face Fernando Montiel in November, with Bob Arum saying that Showtime will decide on the venue this week. Bernabe Concepcion and Eden Sonsona will return in September, and Richie Mepranum will likely fight in August.
Japanese Scene: Hozumi Hasegawa, Tomoki Kameda, Nobuhiro Ishida, plus more... (The Boxing Bulletin)
Sidney Boquiren keeps you updated on what's happening in Japan.
Boxer Bae loses fight for life (The Korea Times)
"Boxer Bae Ki-suk passed away, Wednesday, after falling unconscious following his match, Saturday. Bae, who was defeated by a TKO in a match with Jung Jin-ki in the super flyweight class, was transferred to the hospital and had surgery after suffering stroke-like symptoms."
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Hmm
Wlad has never come under any PED allegations (has he?), so it is interesting that he would voluntarily request to be submitted to these tests. He isn’t doing it in order to dispell rumours about potential misbehaviour, and it will cost him extra, so we can presume that he just wants to encourage more stringent testing for the better of the sport. Admirable, I suppose.
I am genuinely pleased to see that Chavez intends to keep trying toactually progress; that fight with Pavlik would have been the end of him, but a step-up like this is sensible.
Dana White, beat the PPV record, then run your mouth off. On second thoughts, don’t.
If boxing fans could get an apology for your PR team’s refusal to let go of “WHO R U PICKING?” and maybe one for Mayweather-Marquez, that’d be nice. (I keed, Golden Boy legal team, I keed!)
I couldn’t help but smile at this!
"All the time he's boxing, he's thinking. All the time he was thinking, I was hitting him." - Jack Dempsey
Look I have been watching MMA (not Ultimate fighting) since 2001. I have caught the majority of pay per views and shows since then. I was watching WAY more mma than boxing. I mean it wasnt even close. But eventually MMA became the UFC and a couple of fringe contenders and I just lost interest. I still watch but I watch boxing whenever I can and find it far more entertaining. I also love muay-thai/K-1 kickboxing. And Hasegawa should try to fight the winner of Donaire-Montiel either would be a good fight.
Perez-Hasegawa would be awesome.
"The terror of the unforeseen is what the science of history hides, turning a disaster into an epic"
by Oli Goldstein on Jul 21, 2010 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve got massive respect for Wladimir, who – despite being dull as hell to watch – always strikes me as a really good guy. Big respect that he hasn’t fussed about the WADA business, and is just going to get on with his job.
"The terror of the unforeseen is what the science of history hides, turning a disaster into an epic"
-1 to me
For not spotting it.
"All the time he's boxing, he's thinking. All the time he was thinking, I was hitting him." - Jack Dempsey
by Drunken cutman on Jul 21, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
WADA testing isn't much of a give
Something pretty close is mandated under German law
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Oh
Thanks for that, I didn’t aware.
"All the time he's boxing, he's thinking. All the time he was thinking, I was hitting him." - Jack Dempsey
by Drunken cutman on Jul 22, 2010 6:47 AM EDT up reply actions
You didn't aware?
Well, in that case, Brick must are happy and help. ;)
Now, Tweek, boxing is a Man sport. There is nothing in the world more Man than boxing. It is Man at his most Man. So when you spar with Ned here, just dig deep into that most Man part of you. (Uncle Jimbo, South Park: Tweek vs Craig)
Oh your!
"All the time he's boxing, he's thinking. All the time he was thinking, I was hitting him." - Jack Dempsey
by Drunken cutman on Jul 22, 2010 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Also
Chavez-Wolak has the potential to be a decent fight. I do think Chavez is better than Wolak, but I like Wolak. Seen about 5 of his fights now, and he always brings the pressure, and they’re always exciting.
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
That Green-Briggs “KO” was disgusting.
Not that I condone facism or any ism for that matter. Isms are in my opinion, not good. A person shouldn't believe in an ism, he should believe in himself.
I quote John Lennon, "I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me". Good point there, after all he was the walrus. I could be the walrus. Wouldn't change the fact I have to bum rides off of people.
Why is Wlad posing with a pre-op Darth Maul?
Now, Tweek, boxing is a Man sport. There is nothing in the world more Man than boxing. It is Man at his most Man. So when you spar with Ned here, just dig deep into that most Man part of you. (Uncle Jimbo, South Park: Tweek vs Craig)
REALLY????
Now, Tweek, boxing is a Man sport. There is nothing in the world more Man than boxing. It is Man at his most Man. So when you spar with Ned here, just dig deep into that most Man part of you. (Uncle Jimbo, South Park: Tweek vs Craig)
Actually, I don't really know why I'm surprised.
The only question left to answer is:
Do we put Povetkin in that category of boxers now whihc we label as ‘Finished’….
or the other one: ‘Never started’.
Now, Tweek, boxing is a Man sport. There is nothing in the world more Man than boxing. It is Man at his most Man. So when you spar with Ned here, just dig deep into that most Man part of you. (Uncle Jimbo, South Park: Tweek vs Craig)
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